Overview
The focus of the program is on fundamental theoretical research for improving the quality of decision making in business.
Features
- The members of the Operations Research-research group at Tilburg University have been educated in disciplines such operations research, mathematics, computer science, data science and machine learning, and econometrics.
- They apply their methods to a wide range of areas: logistics and transport, energy transition, environmental issues, information systems, finance and accounting, healthcare, and network structures. Another important application field are the research topics investigated by the Zero Hunger Lab (ZHL).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The research area of deterministic OR includes research on polynomial optimization, semidefinite programming, graph theory, discrete and continuous optimization and optimal control.
- It includes the development of fast algorithms and procedures in a wide range of optimization problems. Applications include travelling salesman problems, food supply chain optimization, healthcare treatment, network design, and scheduling problems.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Disciplines
Operations ResearchAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A letter of motivation, including research area/topics of interest
- A curriculum vitae
- At least two reference letters including the contact details of the referees
- Samples of written work, e.g. a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis, if available in English
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
When you are accepted in the PhD in Business program, you will become a fulltime employee of Tilburg School of Economics and Management.
Living costs for Tilburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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